NYT Crossword · 42 Down
“Lacking a key” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, April 12, 2009 as 42 Down. The answer has 6 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, April 12, 2009 · 42 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Apr 12, 2009 · 42 Down · 6 letters
- May 4, 2006 · 37 Down · 6 letters
- Jun 10, 1994 · 8 Down · 6 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Lacking a key”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with A and ends with L, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Lacking a key” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2009, at 42 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Lacking a key” crossword clue?
The answer is ATONAL (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.